Skyward Specialty Secures Regulatory Approvals for Apollo Acquisition; Announces 2026 Guidance

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has secured regulatory approvals and minority shareholder approvals for its acquisition of Apollo Group Holdings Limited. The transaction is expected to close early in Q1 2026. The company has provided pro forma guidance for the 2026 fiscal year, including gross written premiums between $2.65 billion and $2.8 billion, a combined ratio between 90.5% and 91.5%, and net income between $207 million and $216 million.